At the award ceremony (Indore, India — January 10, 2023)
With her daughter, Rubina
Honored with the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award
On January 10, 2023, Dr. Maqsooda Sarfi Shiotani, President of the Ishikawa India Association, received the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award 2023 in the field of Education — the highest honour conferred by the Government of India on members of the overseas Indian community. It was presented in person by the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, at the closing session of the 17th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention in Indore. She was one of 27 recipients worldwide, and the only awardee from Japan.
With Dr. S. Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs of India (centre), who served as Vice-Chair of the award's Jury-cum-Awards Committee.
About
Bringing India and Ishikawa together.
The Ishikawa India Association is a community where people living in Ishikawa and people of India
meet, share their cultures and histories, and build lasting friendship. Through yoga, food,
traditional dress, and cultural exchange, we create spaces in Kanazawa where India and Japan come together.
Whether you are new to Ishikawa or have lived here for years, you are warmly welcome.
President
A message from our President
Shiotani Maqsooda（塩谷 マクスーダ）
President, Ishikawa India Association
For many years, she has devoted herself to cultural exchange between India and Japan here in Ishikawa.
Honoured by the Government of India, 2023.
Recognised for her contribution to the overseas Indian community.
If you are from India and living in or near Ishikawa, we would love to meet you.
Come to an event, bring your family, or simply reach out — no experience or membership required.
